The Equus Bass 770 Is The Muscle Car Everyone Forgot Existed – SlashGear

The 770 (which denotes the engine displacement in cc’s, according to Jalopnik) comes with an aluminum supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V8 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, kicking out 640 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque (per Top Gear). The “front mid-engine” (via Equus) is mated to a six-speed manual rear-mounted dual-clutch. With a reported top speed of 200 mph, it zips from zero to 60 in a blistering 3.4 seconds.

The aluminum chassis holds up a superformed aluminum body of carbon fiber panels and aluminum skin, reports Motor Trend. With a curb weight of 3,459 pounds, the 770 screeches to a halt via an ABS braking system fitted with carbon ceramic matrix Brembo rotors. Handling of this rear-wheel-drive is taken care of by variable-ratio power steering and an independent magnetic suspension system with adjustable shock absorbers.

While Equus’ 770 may resemble Ford’s ’68 GT fastback, it’s roughly 10 inches longer, 5 inches wider, and 3 inches taller. The longer wheelbase and wider stance give it excellent stability at speed. The high-tech interior is masked with period-accurate toggles and switches, and a touch-screen Alpine system powers the radio. USB slots, satellite navigation, and standard safety equipment round out the features.

Equus lovingly continues the legacy of the American muscle cars, but all the hand-built goodness comes at a price. When it debuted in 2014, the initial price point hovered between $230,000 and $250,000, while a full-blown bespoke model jacked it up another $50,000.